Comparison

LXED vs Macky

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LXED

Features
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LXKJ Ticket Printing is designed exclusively for LXKJ devices, offering a seamless and efficient ticket printing experience. Easily manage a variety of printing templates, flexibly add multiple devices, and switch between multiple languages with ease. Just tap to print — making ticket printing faster, simpler, and more customizable than ever before.

About

Macky

Control your Mac from your iPhone with two modes: Screen Mode for full remote desktop access and Terminal Mode for command-line operations. It offers a simple, secure, and direct peer-to-peer connection without complex network configurations.

Highlights
  • Full remote Mac control
  • Mac screen mirroring
  • Direct terminal access
  • Peer-to-peer encrypted connection
  • No VPN or port forwarding required
  • Voice input and smart paste
Features
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The fastest way to control your Mac from your iPhone or iPad. Macky gives you instant, zero-config access to your Mac's screen and pseudo-terminal (PTY) with sub-50ms latency. No SSH port forwarding, no VPN daemons, and no network configuration required. TERMINAL MODE - Run commands, manage background jobs, edit files in vim or nano, and monitor AI coding agents (Claude Code, Codex, Aider) in real-time. - Full pseudo-terminal (PTY) shell connected directly to Zsh/Bash - Developer touch keyboard with Tab, Esc, Ctrl, arrow keys, and modifiers - Voice input and smart clipboard syncing for fast mobile typing SCREEN MODE - View and control your Mac's desktop with fluid, high-framerate streaming. - Check localhost:3000 web builds, Xcode simulators, and background tasks - Smooth trackpad gestures, clicking, scrolling, and dragging - Retina resolution support HOW IT WORKS (ZERO SSH / VPN PAIN) Traditional remote tools require open ports, dynamic DNS, WireGuard/Tailscale VPN configuration, and SSH key management. Macky connects your iPhone directly to your Mac over WebRTC with DTLS-SRTP end-to-end encryption. Your terminal and screen data travel peer-to-peer and never touch third-party servers. PERFECT FOR: - Developers running Claude Code, Docker builds, or long scripts on the go - Checking localhost web apps or Xcode builds away from your desk - Remote Mac server & Mac Mini homelab management - Anyone looking for a lightweight, zero-setup alternative to TeamViewer, AnyDesk, or Jump Desktop WHY MACKY? - Zero setup: no port forwarding, no firewall config, no static IP - Direct peer-to-peer connection over WebRTC - End-to-end encrypted with local master password protection - Seamless switching between Wi-Fi and 5G cellular - Lifetime Pro: one-time purchase, zero subscriptions

Screenshots

LXED4 screens
Macky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LXED at none against Macky's 3. LXED also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). Macky's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and chart position (#53 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Macky sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. LXED asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LXED ships an update every 3 months, Macky every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
LXED versus Macky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLXEDMacky
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—81.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—22 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#53 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB44 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKunming Laoxu Technology Co., LtdVelosify Private Limited

In-app purchases

None

LXED

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Macky

One-time3
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99
  • Lifetime Pro$23.99
  • Lifetime Pro$29.99

Questions

Is LXED free?
LXED is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Macky free?
Macky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LXED or Macky have ads?
Neither LXED nor Macky shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LXED or Macky?
LXED ships an update every 3 months, and Macky every 4 days. Most recently, LXED was updated on October 1, 2026 and Macky on October 8, 2026.

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